Lutheran Witness: March 2020
The March issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the themes of fasting and temptation.
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And the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness
Jesus fasted for all of us as part of His obedience to the Law. But no doubt, He also fasted to keep His body, mind and spirit focused upon His Father and His mission.
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On listening to sermons: More suggestions
Listening to sermons on Sunday morning often requires wrestling with my sinful flesh to focus on what the pastor is preaching. It’s not easy; it takes work.
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Saints singing their faith
Through hymns, the Gospel is carried to hearts and minds in music.
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Lutheran Witness: February 2020
The February Lutheran Witness focuses on preaching and God’s Word, under the theme “Hearing and Believing.”
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How shall they hear without a preacher?
Belief can’t happen where the message has not been heard. And there can be no hearing of the message without a preacher.
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Views on grace
Denominations in Christianity understand “grace” in a variety of ways. See how the Scripture-based understanding Lutherans have of grace compares with others.
Through pinholes of light
As dark days become brighter, Epiphany delivers us the Jesus who Himself is the Light of the World.
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Lutheran Witness: January 2020
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the biblical and Lutheran definition of “grace.”
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It all rests on Christ
My salvation is as certain as Christ, because everything Christ did is mine! You see, it’s blasphemous to say, “Yes, I believe in Christ, but I don’t know if I’m really going to heaven.”
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Poor sinners, royal priests
What exactly is the “priesthood of all believers”? And what does it mean for us?
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The reason for every season
Christmas and Advent are also about Christ’s coming in Word and Sacrament today, and about living in eager, joyful anticipation of His second coming.
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